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Friendship on the Frontline
Author: Sheridan Voysey Introduction When the eighty-year-long Harvard Study of Adult Development concluded, researchers in this landmark health project arrived at a dramatic conclusion. ... Read More
Healing Together: The Church’s Role in Social Prescribing
Author: Nic Mackay Overview The world’s longest-standing mental health ministry is rooted in the tale of a young Irish princess named Dymphna, who dedicated ... Read More
Presentation Slides by Prof Patrick Parkinson for Publica Webinar on Nov 19 2024
Author: Em Prof Patrick Parkinson, OA Overview Download link at the bottom of this page for the slides of Publica’s webinar which addressed the ... Read More
Orygen young people and loneliness report November 2024
Authors: Ending Loneliness Together and Orygen. Executive Summary Loneliness is a World Health Organization global public health priority. Loneliness is linked to a wide ... Read More
The Role of Social Prescribing in Tackling Loneliness in young people
2024 is set to be the loneliest year on record for people in the UK, and the situation may be similar in Australia. UK ... Read More
The Silent Epidemic: Unravelling the Complexities of Loneliness Among Young Australians
In the bustling cities and quiet towns across Australia, a silent epidemic is taking hold among the nation’s youth. While the majority of young ... Read More
Research Report: Reasons for Loneliness Among Young People in Australia
Author: Hannah Weickhardt Introduction Most 18–24 year-olds are not lonely; however, for those who are the rate of loneliness is on the increase. Given ... Read More
Good genes are nice, but joy is better
Authors: Liz Mineo Introduction Harvard study, almost 80 years old, has proved that embracing community helps us live longer, and be happier. When scientists ... Read More
An Accelerant on the Fire: Social Media, Smartphones & Young People’s Mental Health
In Australia, as in other Western countries, there has been a sharp deterioration in adolescent mental health over the last decade. Around 40% of ... Read More
One Day You Will Feel Lonely
Learning from people with disability about loneliness and social isolation. In August 2023, Australia had its first-ever Loneliness Awareness Week, the result of a ... Read More
Couple Relationships
Author: Paul R. Amato Overview Many changes have occurred in Australia since the establishment of the Australian Institute of Families Studies in 1980. This ... Read More
The Impact of Family Formation Change on the Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Well-Being of the Next Generation
Author: Paul R. Amato SummaryHow have recent changes in U.S. family structure affected the cognitive, social, and emotional well-being of the nation’s children? Paul ... Read More
